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Sunday, February 22, 2009

WPPI 2009: Wrap-Up Review

 
(Panoramic Photo by Dustin Francis)


Whew. It was the longest 6 days of my life. I've finally caught up from all the craziness of hustle & bustle at WPPI 2009 Convention. Skip Cohen and staff at RangeFinder sure do know how to put on the "Greatest Show on Earth" for weddding & portrait photographers. This was my third year attending the convention and it was a little different experience for me as I officially got to document everything through my camera. I normally do this wherever I go, but having given the privilege, I accepted the challenge and got my A-game on to cover as much of the event as I can. Well with 10,000+ in attendance, trying to be (in the words of Dane Sanders) ubiquitous was nearly impossible - even with the assistance of two other photographers (Dustin Francis & Kenny Nakai). After sifting through 10,000, I was able to cull it down to 1200 for submission and 200 for blog/facebook. One of the toughest thing about covering events like this is to see things from different perspectives (attendees, speakers, staff as well as for people that didn't get to attend WPPI but want to live through the experience vicariously). It was a long and laborious effort and I still have more images to edit through. But I know many of you are expecting anxiously to see the images online so I will leave you with these to share with you:



If you cannot view the slideshow above, click on this link.

Thank you WPPI for this great opportunity. Big shout to Dustin & Kenny that came to help me out. They definitely made this experience more fun. Also, big thanks to Ed Meyers at Canon for loaning me their super sick 200mm F2.0 lens!




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This might be my last official post on xanga. My new blog will be launched next week and I'm stoked to share it with you as soon as it is released. I will keep you guys posted!
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Great captures Kenny! I want that pic of me & Grace, lol! Thanks for covering the event, everyone appreciates your hard work.
Posted 2/22/2009 11:15 AM by arminphoto - reply

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Kenny you worked so hard and did and amazing job! Love u! XXOO
Posted 2/22/2009 11:19 AM by ChristineBentley - reply

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OMG - Kenny, this is a grand slam! These pics are amazing, what an awesome job covering WPPI. You took the job, and ran with it. You rock.
Posted 2/22/2009 11:39 AM by jasongroupp - reply

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Great photos!
Posted 2/22/2009 12:09 PM by jackiebayne Xanga Premium Member - reply

Great job! All your hard work paid off! I still can't believe you posted these already! You are a machine! Thanks for allowing me to tag along =)

have fun on the east coast!
Posted 2/22/2009 1:32 PM by Kenny Nakai (site) - reply

Fantastic images, Kenny! You captured the WPPI experience.
Posted 2/22/2009 1:47 PM by Riz Crescini (site) - reply

Saweeeet bro!! Great hanging kenny awesome job...goodtimes
Posted 2/22/2009 6:42 PM by Ray Santana (site) - reply

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If I had a hat on my head I'd tip it to you Kenny. You did an awesome job. You have no idea how much I wish I was there with you guys.
Posted 2/22/2009 7:03 PM by MunroePhoto - reply

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you worked hard my friend...and it shows...EXCELLENT images!!! xoxoxoxoxox

Posted 2/22/2009 9:01 PM by KBPhot - reply

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Wow, the best images of WPPI 2009!

Do you have any pictures of me? I was the spanish platform speaker on Monday at 3:30PM - Noel Del Pilar, Studio A MGM
Posted 2/22/2009 9:12 PM by noelphoto - reply

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you guys did an awesome job. you were everywhere! i turned a corner and there you guys were.
Posted 2/23/2009 1:40 AM by SecondPrint Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

Great awesome job.
Posted 2/23/2009 9:36 AM by Tunji Sarumi (site) - reply

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Thanks for the notes guys. They are really encouraging! :)
Posted 2/23/2009 9:42 AM by KennyKimDotCom Xanga Premium Member - reply

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That explains why everywhere I looked, there was Kenny Kim! (kept meaning to introduce myself, but you always seemed busy - now I know why...) Really enjoyed the slideshow - I got to see the other 90% of the action that I missed at the convention! Next year, I'm not sleeping...
Posted 2/23/2009 11:41 AM by LWPhoto - reply

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I cant wait to see all the rest of the photos!! Great job Kenny, we are going to start calling you SLIM after all that running around, looks like you lost some weight! LOL!

Call me for next year to assit and shoot, I could use the workout!

Randy

Posted 2/23/2009 5:44 PM by Borelfoto Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

Only 200 images! I am SO disappointed! haha, just kidding, you are really talented, thanks for bringing the images for those of us who didn't attend this year. :( Also, i'm excited about your new blog!
Posted 2/23/2009 7:36 PM by Dominoe Imus (site) - reply

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Never a dull moment...!!! You rocked this Kenny! Thank you for sharing your hard work with us all. The images are outstanding! Skip will be proud...!
Posted 2/24/2009 3:09 PM by lastoriafoto Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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Very Cool
sweeeeeeeeeeeeet action...finally a pleasure meeting you kenny =) cheer dude, awesome slide show =) hope to see you another time before the next wppi =)
Posted 2/25/2009 12:20 AM by saphoto Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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WOW~ THAN YOU KENNY!
I've been so curious about WPPI, I thoughly enjoyed seeing it thought your eye/camera!
Posted 2/28/2009 12:30 AM by maryhurlbut Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply


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